Carson offers best pick

Published: Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at 12:30 a.m.

Last Modified: Monday, January 21, 2013 at 10:44 a.m.

Editor: To other concerned Lexington citizens:

As a concerned citizen and active volunteer in our community, I understand that the process in selecting our new city manager is under way. I realize that our city council will make the decision as to who will be the best candidate for the City of Lexington and represent our community well.

In saying that, I wanted to take this time to share my concerns. I have had the privilege in working with Alan Carson as a volunteer. Not only is Alan a man of great character and integrity and one who loves his family, but I also witnessed his knowledge and passion of and for our City of Lexington. As a volunteer and professional, I realize how important relationship is, and Lexington will benefit greatly having a city manager who already has established relationship throughout the community.

Just as John Gray, who was an excellent city manager, I believe that Alan has proven himself not only to being a great representative who will conduct our city in a very efficient and effective manner but will also play a major role in being innovative and will help to bring new and positive change to the economy in our city. Because Alan has already been groomed and has knowledge on the ins and outs of our city-owned electric utilities and water system, it will save money and time in the selection process.

One question I ask, "If we have already invested money and time in our assistant city manager, Alan Carson, why invest more time and money in someone else who may not have the heart and passion for our city and know what is best for the people in our city and would also have to be retrained and cost more money. That would appear to be a waste of time and money that have already been invested.

I share my concerns because I value and love my town and want what's best for it. As the saying goes, "Hidden treasures are right in the midst of us," and I know and believe that Alan Carson is that hidden treasure, who will be a great asset to our city and our great town of Lexington.

While there may be a lot of candidates who have expressed their interest in applying for the position of city manager, my challenge to the city council would be evaluate the investment of time and money that have already been invested in Alan and the time and knowledge that he has placed in our city and do not overlook the awesome gift we have right here in our midst, in our hometown and one that has been well-groomed and the best choice.

<p>Editor: To other concerned Lexington citizens:</p><p>As a concerned citizen and active volunteer in our community, I understand that the process in selecting our new city manager is under way. I realize that our city council will make the decision as to who will be the best candidate for the City of Lexington and represent our community well.</p><p>In saying that, I wanted to take this time to share my concerns. I have had the privilege in working with Alan Carson as a volunteer. Not only is Alan a man of great character and integrity and one who loves his family, but I also witnessed his knowledge and passion of and for our City of Lexington. As a volunteer and professional, I realize how important relationship is, and Lexington will benefit greatly having a city manager who already has established relationship throughout the community.</p><p>Just as John Gray, who was an excellent city manager, I believe that Alan has proven himself not only to being a great representative who will conduct our city in a very efficient and effective manner but will also play a major role in being innovative and will help to bring new and positive change to the economy in our city. Because Alan has already been groomed and has knowledge on the ins and outs of our city-owned electric utilities and water system, it will save money and time in the selection process.</p><p>One question I ask, "If we have already invested money and time in our assistant city manager, Alan Carson, why invest more time and money in someone else who may not have the heart and passion for our city and know what is best for the people in our city and would also have to be retrained and cost more money. That would appear to be a waste of time and money that have already been invested.</p><p>I share my concerns because I value and love my town and want what's best for it. As the saying goes, "Hidden treasures are right in the midst of us," and I know and believe that Alan Carson is that hidden treasure, who will be a great asset to our city and our great town of Lexington.</p><p>While there may be a lot of candidates who have expressed their interest in applying for the position of city manager, my challenge to the city council would be evaluate the investment of time and money that have already been invested in Alan and the time and knowledge that he has placed in our city and do not overlook the awesome gift we have right here in our midst, in our hometown and one that has been well-groomed and the best choice.</p><p>Angela McDuffie</p><p>Lexington</p>